Fraunhofer FKIE

The Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processing and Ergonomics FKIE develops technologies and processes with the goals of detecting life-threating risks early and effectively minimizing and managing these risks. In cooperation with strategic partners we address the specific issues and challenges of command and control as well as reconnaissance. We cover the topics of data acquisition, information processing and analysis, dissemination and communication as well as the protection of the data and information products. Our work is focused on creating effective and efficient humanmachine systems, with the human factor playing the central role in the decision making process. Our research iThe latest sensor technology, networked communication systems and information-fusion are vital tools in threat detection. The FKIE conducts studies on systems and components designed for acquiring and processing relevant sensor data in different ways, from collecting sensor data by sensors on robotic systems to recognizing threat indicators in cyberspace. As part of our holistic approach, we examine how to merge and aggregate information from these heterogeneous sources to provide a comprehensive situational picture. To ensure that threats are detected quickly and reliably we also work on human-computer interaction that best meet the users’ context, task and information needs.ed Forces (Bundeswehr), the civilian security agencies and throughout industry. We are developing methods and procedures for all aspects of security - be it on the ground, in the air, at sea, under water or in cyberspace.

The latest sensor technology, networked communication systems and information-fusion are vital tools in threat detection. The FKIE conducts studies on systems and components designed for acquiring and processing relevant sensor data in different ways, from collecting sensor data by sensors on robotic systems to recognizing threat indicators in cyberspace. As part of our holistic approach, we examine how to merge and aggregate information from these heterogeneous sources to provide a comprehensive situational picture. To ensure that threats are detected quickly and reliably we also work on human-computer interaction that best meet the users’ context, task and information needs.